CURTAIN SYSTEM

Abstract

A curtain system (1) comprising a base (2) and means for connecting the base (2) to a curtain (8). The base (2) has removable fastening means (10) for removably attaching the system (1) to a building wall. Figure to be published with the abbreviation: Fig. 1

Description

Title of the invention: CURTAIN SYSTEM technical field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of cleaning, and more particularly to the field of cleaning agri-food production areas. STATE OF PRIOR ART

[0002] As is well known in the food processing industry, it is necessary to clean production areas very frequently to prevent potential contamination. However, production lines are most often cleaned using water jets (at varying pressures). When cleaning an area, some of the sprayed water ricochets and can splash onto another area. This cleaning water is potentially dirty and could therefore contaminate another production area.

[0003] In this context, it is necessary to provide a system enabling the cleaning of an area with a water jet or with chemicals while preserving the surroundings from possible splashes, and the system must be usable in a production area without the need for modification of the production area. Description of the invention

[0004] To this end, according to a first aspect, a curtain system is proposed comprising a base and means for connecting the base to a curtain. The base has removable fixing means for removably fixing the system to a building wall.

[0005] The removable fastening means are a particularly advantageous feature of the invention. Indeed, the removable fastening of the curtain system to a wall allows the curtain system to be temporarily hung on a wall to delimit an area containing any potential splashes. The invention thus provides a curtain system that can be fixed to a wall to form a flexible partition, thereby enclosing an area. Thus, the invention provides a system for cleaning an area with a water jet or chemicals, while protecting the surrounding area from potential splashes, and the system is designed to be usable in a production area without requiring any modification to the production area.

[0006] According to a particular arrangement, the removable fastening means are magnets.

[0007] According to a particular arrangement, the means for connecting the base to a curtain include a rib in the base into which the sliding curtain is mounted.

[0008] According to a particular arrangement, the curtain has an end portion surrounding a rod, to slide in the rib.

[0009] According to a particular arrangement, the curtain includes a first layer forming the end portion surrounding the reed.

[0010] According to a particular arrangement, the curtain includes a second layer linked to the first layer, the second layer being adapted to form a flexible wall.

[0011] According to a particular arrangement, the second tablecloth is sewn to the first tablecloth.

[0012] According to a particular arrangement, the means for connecting the base to the curtain include a zipper. Brief description of the drawings

[0013] The features of the invention mentioned above, as well as others, will become clearer upon reading the following description of at least one exemplary embodiment, said description being made in relation to the accompanying drawings, among which:

[0014] [Fig-1] schematically illustrates a curtain system.

[0015] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS

[0016] Curtain system

[0017] With reference to [Fig.1], a curtain system 1 is proposed comprising a base 2 and means for connecting the base 2 to a curtain 8. In addition, the base 2 has removable fixing means 10 for removably fixing the system 1 to a wall of a building.

[0018] The removable fastening means 10 are a particularly advantageous feature of the invention. Indeed, the removable fastening of the curtain system 1 to a wall allows the curtain system 1 to be temporarily hung on a wall to delimit an area containing any potential splashes. Thus, the invention provides a curtain system 1 that can be fixed to a wall (typically a ceiling) to form a flexible partition so as to enclose an area.

[0019] It is specified that in this document, "removable fastening means 10" refers to fastening means allowing for removable attachment to a wall. In other words, it refers to fastening means allowing for temporary and non-destructive attachment. In further terms, this means that the removable fastening can be removed from the wall when desired and that the removable fastening does not damage the wall. In yet another way, this means that the removable fastening means 10 are not, for example, screws that leave perforations in the wall.

[0020] It is specified that, preferably, the surface on which the system is fixed is the ceiling of a production area. Indeed, by being fixed to the ceiling, if it is long enough, the curtain 8 can form a flexible partition extending from floor to ceiling, which makes it possible to isolate an area to contain any potential splashes.

[0021] According to a particularly advantageous arrangement, the removable fastening means 10 are magnets. This is a particularly ingenious technical arrangement. Indeed, most food processing or industrial production sites are buildings with metal cladding. Thus, using magnets as removable fastening means 10 makes it possible to attach the system to most walls of production sites, without requiring any prior adaptation of the wall to attach the system 1. Furthermore, the magnetic fastening is both removable and sufficiently robust to support the mass of the curtain system 1 when it is attached to a ceiling.

[0022] As schematically shown in [Fig.1], according to the embodiment presented here, the base 2 is a metal profile having a face on which are positioned the removable fixing means 10 (the magnets according to the embodiment presented here) and the base 2 also has a rib 12 of the base in which the curtain 8 is mounted sliding.

[0023] According to the embodiment presented here, the curtain 8 comprises two layers. A first layer 4 is made of textile or a flexible, abrasion-resistant composite material. The first layer 4 surrounds a rod. The first layer 4 surrounding the rod is positioned in the rib 12 to slide within the rib 12.

[0024] The first layer 4 is positioned in an end region of the curtain 8. In other words, the first layer 4 forms one of the edges of the curtain 8.

[0025] The first layer 4 is linked to a second layer 8. Typically the first layer 4 and the second layer 6 can be sewn, glued or heat-bonded to each other.

[0026] The second layer 6 is adapted to form a flexible barrier when the system is fixed to a building wall. Thus, the second layer 6 can have a surface area of ​​several square meters. The second layer 6 can be made of a waterproof textile or composite material. Indeed, by being waterproof, the second layer 6 effectively contains any droplets that might be projected against it. According to an even more advantageous arrangement, the second layer 6 is waterproof and resistant to products commonly used for cleaning production areas.

[0027] It is specified that according to another embodiment the curtain may comprise a single panel. Furthermore, according to another embodiment, the curtain 8 may be attached to the base by a zipper.

Claims

Demands

1. Curtain system (1) comprising a base (2) and means for connecting the base (2) to a curtain (8), the system (1) being characterized in that the base (2) has removable fixing means (10) for removably fixing the system (1) to a wall of a building, the removable fixing means (10) being magnets.

2. System (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the means for connecting the base (2) to a curtain (8) comprise a rib (12) of the base (2) in which the curtain (2) is mounted to slide.

3. System (1) according to claim 2, wherein the curtain (8) has an end portion surrounding a rod, to slide in the rib (12).

4. System (1) according to claim 3, wherein the curtain (8) comprises a first layer (4) forming the end portion surrounding the rod.

5. System (1) according to claim 4, wherein the curtain (8) comprises a second layer (6) linked to the first layer (4), the second layer (6) being adapted to form a flexible wall.

6. System (1) according to claim 5 wherein the second layer (6) is sewn to the first layer (4).

7. System (1) according to claim 1, wherein the means for connecting the base (2) to the curtain (8) include a zipper.

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